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How to get fromLos Angeles to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 5m
    $281–716

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 37m
    $50–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 40m
    $99–217

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 46m
    $86–137

  5. Drive 318.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Montereycar car 318.6 mi
    5h 35m
    $59–84

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 3m
    $163–673

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h
    $522–819

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $243–783

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 41m
    $121–536

Los Angeles to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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